The CEE (Commissioner of Entrance Examination) Kerala, is responsible for organizing the KMAT Kerala exam. KMAT Kerala officially known as Kerala Management Admission Test is a state-level entrance exam conducted for admission to management (MBA) courses.
KMAT Kerala is a computer-based speed test. It is conducted multiple times a year. Candidates seeking admission to the master’s level course in the management stream must submit the KMAT Kerala application form on or before the due date. Admission will be offered to various private and government colleges in the state of Kerala. Aspirants can check the complete details regarding KMAT Kerala from the article below.
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KMAT Kerala Highlights
| Name of exam | KMAT Kerala |
| KMAT Kerala full form | Kerala Management Admission Test |
| Conducting Body | Commissioner of Entrance Examination (CEE) Kerala |
| Courses offered | Management courses |
| Level of exam | State-level |
| Frequency of exam | Multiple times a year |
| Exam mode | Online |
| Application mode | Online |
| Number of test cities | 14 plus |
KMAT Kerala Important Dates (Tentative)
Candidates can check the tentative schedule regarding KMAT Kerala from the table below.
| Events | Dates (tentative) |
| The application form will be available from | January 2024 |
| Last date for application fee submission | January 2024 |
| Last date to submit the application form | February 2024 |
| Availability of admit card | March/April 2024 |
| Date of entrance exam | May 2024 |
| Release of answer key | May 2024 |
| Announcement of Result | June 2024 |
KMAT Kerala Eligibility Criteria 2024
Candidates must satisfy the necessary eligibility criteria before filling out the application form. The details regarding KMAT Kerala 2024 eligibility criteria are as follows:
Indian and foreign nationals are eligible to apply.
Candidates must have done graduation from a recognized university
There is no upper or lower age limit for KMAT Kerala entrance exam.
Candidates appearing in their final year of the qualifying exam are also eligible to apply.
KMAT Kerala Application Form 2024
The application form will be available in January 2024 through online mode only. Candidates are advised to check the eligibility criteria before applying for the exam.
Candidates must first complete the registration process by providing details like name, contact number, email id, etc.
Once the registration is over, candidates will be able to fill out the application form with the asked details such as name, parent’s name, educational qualification, category, contact details, etc.
Candidates should upload the necessary documents such as a photograph, signature, etc. in the specified format.
Candidates should pay the necessary application fee through online mode.
Recheck the details filled in the application form before the final submission.
Take the printout of the duly filled application form for future reference.
Application Fee
The payment of the application fee can be made via online mode (using a credit card, debit card, or net banking method) or e-challan method.
The application fee for different categories is provided below.
| Category | Application Fee |
| General/OBC | Rs 1000/- |
| SC/ST | Rs 750/- |
KMAT Kerala Exam Pattern 2024
Candidates can check the examination pattern details in the section below.
| Exam Mode | Online (Computer-based test) |
| Total number of questions | 180 questions |
| Type of questions | Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs) |
| Language of exam | English |
| Exam duration | 3 hours |
| Marking criteria | +4 for each correct answer -1 for each wrong response |
The section-wise distribution of questions and marks is provided below.
| Sections | Questions | Marks |
| English Language and Reading Comprehension | 50 | 200 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 50 | 200 |
| Data Sufficiency and Logical Reasoning | 40 | 160 |
| General Knowledge and Business Scenario | 40 | 160 |
| Total | 180 | 720 s |
KMAT Kerala Syllabus 2024
Understanding of KMAT Kerala 2024 syllabus is important for the candidates before starting the exam preparation. The syllabus will include topics from various subjects such as Logical Reasoning, Basic Aptitude, Mathematical Skills, Language Comprehension, etc.
The authority will release the syllabus online after the release of the official website. Candidates must go through the exam syllabus thoroughly and prepare themselves accordingly to score a good rank in the exam.
KMAT Kerala Admit Card 2024
The conducting body will release the KMAT Kerala admit card most likely in June 2024 through online mode only. The admit card will be issued to those candidates only who completed the registration process successfully. Candidates can download the KMAT Hall ticket from the official website by using their login details.
The admit card is an important document to carry at the examination centre. It consists of important details related to the exam such as examination venue, exam date, time, candidate’s roll number, etc. Applicants will not be allowed to appear in the exam without holding a valid admit card.
KMAT Kerala 2024 Answer Key
The authority will release the KMAT Kerala answer key after the exam completion. It will be available through online mode. The authority will release the KMAT Kerala answer key separately for each set of question papers.
With the help of answer key candidates will be able to check the answers for each question asked in the exam. The authority will also provide an objection facility against the provisional answer key. After receiving the objections, a final answer key will be published online.
KMAT Kerala Result 2024
The result for KMAT Kerala will be announced online tentatively in June 2024. Candidates who appeared in the exam will be able to check the result logging by providing their User ID and Password on the official website of KMAT.
The result will include the details like overall exam score, candidate’s name & roll number, candidate’s qualifying status, etc. Candidates are advised to download the result and keep it safe for further admission process.
KMAT Kerala Cut-off 2024
The authority will release the KMAT Kerala cut-off marks after the announcement of the result. The cut-off marks will be published through online mode only. It will be decided by the conducting body after considering various factors such as the difficulty level of the exam, availability of seats, the total number of test takers, the previous year’s cutoff marks, etc.
The cutoff is the minimum qualifying marks that candidates need to score to be eligible for the KMAT admission process. Candidates will be shortlisted for counselling round based on their cutoff marks.
KMAT Kerala Counselling 2024
The authority will organize the KMAT Kerala counselling process tentatively in July 2024. The process of counselling will be held online. Qualified candidates will be called for counselling based on their merit rank.
While appearing in the counselling process, candidates need to bring some important documents such as a KMAT Kerala Admit card, Score Card, Category Certificate, Migration Certificate, Domicile Certificate, 10th and 12th Class Mark Sheets, etc. for the verification process. Seats will be allotted to the selected candidates after document verification.
KMAT Kerala Participating Institutes
The list of KMAT scores accepting colleges is as follows.
KJC Bangalore – Kristu Jayanti College
NCERC Thrissur – Nehru College of Engineering and Research Centre
DCSMAT Vagamon – DC School of Management and Technology, Kerala
Albertian Institute of Management – [AIM], Kochi
Mukesh Patel School of Technology Management and Engineering –
SCMS Cochin School of Business, Cochin
MPSTME, Mumbai
Xavier Institute of Management and Entrepreneurship – XIME, Kochi
Rajagiri School of Management, Cochin
TIST Ernakulam – Toc H Institute of Science and Technology
Lead College of Management, Palakkad
Saintgits Institute of Management, Kottayam
Federal Institute of Science and Technology – FISAT Ernakulam
FAQs
The process of registration will be commenced in January 2024.
The exam is conducted twice a year.
A score of more than 80 is considered a good score in KMAT Kerala.
The difficulty level of the exam is easy to moderate.
The exam will consist of multiple-choice type questions.
The exam will be held through online mode.